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Musician's Mind brought to you by Jessica Alice. An interesting and amusing delve into the minds of successful musicians.

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Musician's Mind brought to you by Jessica Alice. An interesting and amusing delve into the minds of successful musicians.

    S4 #5 Magdi - DJ, Record Label and Events Owner

    S4 #5 Magdi - DJ, Record Label and Events Owner

    Magdi talks about his incredible last 18months as an events owner including putting on an event at the iconic venue Egg London! Plus booking some incredible names in the dance scene including Ellie Cocks, DJ SKT, CASSIMM, Charlotte van dad peer and Amy Lauren. 


    Magdi tells us about how he started learning how to DJ in lockdown after years of thinking about it and started playing at his own events!


    Finally we talk about something all musicians need help with how to get the work life, home life and music balance! Showing up, networking and supporting friends and knowing when you need a break to prevent burnout.


    Hope you enjoy this episode. 


    As promised! Send demo to: demos@grounded-sounds.com

    • 53 min
    S4 #4 Splonie - It will make or break you

    S4 #4 Splonie - It will make or break you

    Splonie talks about his journey from DJing to learning how to produce, working with some big names and getting tracks signed to some amazing labels! 


    He also gives some very useful advice for producers starting out and wanting to get tracks signed. And how he still prioritises his “normal job” and family life. 




    Finally Splonie talks about how he stays mentally strong and uses criticism as motivation. And why he doesn’t put too much pressure on himself when making music. 

    • 58 min
    S4 #3 Ssol - An addiction is an addiction

    S4 #3 Ssol - An addiction is an addiction

    Ssol talks about having an addictive personality and how he channels it into a healthy lifestyle. And his hobbies and rituals that help his physical and mental health following his health issues. 


    He also talks about how he deals with challenges in the industry; dealing with rejection, working with vocalists and putting on events. 


    Ssol is constantly improving his skills to compete in the scene and appreciating every little win and mile-stone that he’s achieving in the music industry!

    • 55 min
    S4 #2 Angel Lee - Be your own hype man!

    S4 #2 Angel Lee - Be your own hype man!

    Angel Lee successful DJ and producer talks about some of the amazing gigs she’s done this year and what has kept her motivated to keep going.
    She also talks how lonely the music industry can be, quitting her “normal job” and being a woman in the industry.  

    This is a really lovely, positive and refreshing chat. If you need a feel good motivation episode to listen to this is the one! 

    Socials:

    @angelleemusic
    @djjessicaalice
    @musiciainsmind

    • 1 hr 5 min
    S4 #1 Blimey O'Reilly - "Party Drugs"

    S4 #1 Blimey O'Reilly - "Party Drugs"

    Trigger warning! (Drug use, Suicide, Overdosing)

    Blimey O'Reilly talks about how "party drugs" turned into a drug addiction and the downhill spiral that landed him in rehab. His experience in rehab, re-lapsing and loosing friends.

    Changing his life! 

    How becoming a DJ in recovery gave him something new to focus on and his love for making, playing and sharing music!

    Also how he deals with social events as a DJ in recovery, the changes he's made and actions he takes everyday.

    Now!

    Being a successful DJ, enjoying life and helping others with addiction. Also his daily rituals that help him cope with his ADHD and very active mind.



    Helplines:

    Narcotics Anonymous:
    0300 999 1212
    ukna.org
    Club Drug Clinic:
    020 3317 3000
    clubdrugclinic.cnwl@nhs.net

    DAN 24/7
    0808 808 2234
    81066 (text DAN)
    dan247.org.uk



    Socials:

    @blimeyoreillydj
    @djjessicaalice
    @musiciansmind

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Hungry

    Hungry

    Intermittent fasting; what I’m doing and how it’s going.
    My intention is to help people to be content and happy in themselves. 

    This podcast is for anyone looking for lighthearted self development techniques  to help you on your path to becoming the best version of yourself. 


    This episode is about starting my fasting journey. Do you struggle with diets? Need more energy? Want to improve your health? I’ve got some ideas to help, come with me on my journey. 

    Instagram:
    @musiciansmind
    @djjessicaalice

    TikTok:
    @djjessicaalice

    • 17 min

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